Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation
Google is making Nano Banana 2 a default model in Gemini app and in AI mode.
A VC and some big-name programmers are trying to solve open source’s funding problem, permanently
A group of well-known open source programmers and a VC have launched the Open Source Endowment. They hope this new method will provide funding for good.
Spyware maker sentenced to prison in Greece for wiretapping politicians and journalists
A Greek court on Thursday sentenced the founder of Intellexa, a collective of spyware makers, to eight years in prison for illegal wiretapping and privacy violations, according to several reports. Tal Dilian and
Wynn Resorts faces growing legal fallout after cyberattack lawsuits expand nationwide
Wynn Resorts is facing mounting legal trouble in the wake of its recent cybersecurity incident, as a wave of class action lawsuits moves through federal court. The company maintains the situation is under control,
Derby driver jailed after gambling causes devastating A50 crash
Content warning: This article contains distressing details and footage. A Derby man who spent much of a motorway journey gambling on his phone has been jailed after causing a crash on the A50 and leaving a young
Congress knows prediction markets violate rules but won’t act without cover, says IGA chair
As prediction markets push deeper into sports wagering and even political bets, tribal leaders say they keep hearing the same thing on Capitol Hill. Congress know there’s a legal problem, but they are reluctant to
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Figma partners with OpenAI to bake in support for Codex
Figma is integrating OpenAI’s coding assistant Codex a week after it announced a similar integration with Anthropic’s Claude Code.
Exhibit in Boston’s startup ecosystem at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
On June 9, 1,000+ founders, investors, and decision-makers will gather for TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. This isn’t just foot traffic. It’s a full day of concentrated deal flow. An exhibit table turns that energy
Jest, a marketplace for messaging games, is challenging the app store status quo
Jest, a marketplace for messaging games, emerged from stealth with $7 million in seed funding.